2023 ACS Census Data · Population 52,706
Jackson County is a mid-sized county in Illinois with a population of 52,706. The median household income is $45,572, 30% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.8%, median home value is $125,000, and 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 45% above the national average.
Population
52,706
2023 estimate
Rank #976 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$45,572
Household
Rank #2897 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$125,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2430 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #433 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
34% below Illinois avg·30% below national avg
Poverty Rate
74% below Illinois avg·46% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Illinois avg·2% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,227
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% below Illinois avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% below Illinois avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
35% below Illinois avg·32% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
53% below Illinois avg·37% below national avg
Housing Units
27,750
Households
23,088
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,332
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
51% above Illinois avg·45% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Illinois avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.0%
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